A chemical that works by inhibiting sperm function, is effective against HIV and other STIs, and not harmful to the vaginal or cervical cells is called ______.
A) microbicide
B) cervical barrier
C) diaphragm
D) spermicide

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A chemical that inhibits sperm function and is effective against STIs is known as a microbicide. The options B and C, cervical barrier and diaphragm, are physical barriers that do not have any capacity to inhibit or kill sperms. Option D, spermicide, is not effective against all STIs and can be harmful to the vaginal or cervical cells.

A Chemical That Works by Inhibiting Sperm Function, Is Effective